Farewell Cuba, Mi Isla
Farewell Cuba, Mi Isla by Alexandra Diaz is a middle grade novel published by Simon and Schuster on September 3, 2024. This reprint edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The story follows two girls, Victoria and her cousin Jackie, as they flee 1960 Cuba with their family amid a dangerous political climate, leaving behind their home and loved ones.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of emigration and immigration, as Victoria and her family navigate their new life in Miami while grappling with the loss of their homeland. The novel delves into the challenges of adapting to a different culture and the emotional weight of separation from family, especially as Jackie faces her own struggles back in Cuba. Inspired by the author’s family history, this book offers a poignant look at friendship and resilience in the face of adversity.
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Two starred reviews!
“Perfect for fans of Margarita Engle and impactful historical fiction” (School Library Journal, starred review), this “evocative and transportive” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade novel follows two girls fleeing 1960 Cuba with their family, inspired by award-winning author Alexandra Diaz’s family’s history.
Victoria loves everything about her home in Cuba. The beautiful land, the delicious food, her best friend and cousin, Jackie, and her big, loving family.
But it’s 1960 in Cuba, and as the political situation grows more and more dangerous, Victoria, her parents, and her two younger siblings are forced to seek refuge in America with nothing more than two changes of clothes and five dollars. Worse, they’re forced to leave the rest of their family, including Jackie, behind.
In Miami, everything is different. And it’s up to Victoria to step up and help her family settle into this new world—even though she hopes they won’t be there for long. Back in Cuba, everything feels different, too. Jackie watches as friends and family flee, or worse, disappear. So, when she’s given a chance to escape to America, she takes it—even though she has to go alone. Reunited in Miami, can Victoria and Jackie find a way to bring the rest of their family to safety?
Based on Alexandra Diaz’s mother’s real experiences as a Cuban refugee in America, this is a moving and timely story about family, friendship, and fighting for your future.
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